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Geddes Town Clerk Charged in $30K Swindle
… records that she had declined the coverage in order to fraudulently receive $6,000 from the town meant for … addition, Carhart cost the town another $30,000 by failing to pay her actual health insurance premiums and leaving the town to pay the bill. “Ms. Carhart hoodwinked Geddes town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/geddes-town-clerk-charged-30k-swindleDiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Sentenced for Theft of Over $86,000
… the public’s trust in government,” DiNapoli said. “My office partners with law enforcement across the state to … accountable those who betray their duty to the public. My thanks to District Attorney Parisi and the State Police … time, she stole $86,389 in tax payments to pay for her online shopping, groceries and car payments. She pleaded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-sentenced-theft-over-86000DiNapoli: Former Morley Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $16,000
… from the Morley Volunteer Fire Company accounts at the Del Lago Resort and Casino and the Turning Stone Resort …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-former-morley-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-16000DiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Pleads Guilty to Embezzling $86,000 for Personal Expenses
… Jennifer Colucci, 41, of Hopewell Junction, pleaded guilty to stealing more than $86,000 in tax funds collected for the … actions,” DiNapoli said. “This case should be a warning to anyone contemplating a betrayal of the public’s trust: you … Police for their partnership in bringing this corruption to light and helping to combat abuse of taxpayers’ trust.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-pleads-guilty-embezzling-86000-personal-expensesMonterey Fire Company, Inc. – Misappropriation of Funds (2013M-17)
… The Treasurer also issued Company checks to herself, her husband (the Fire Chief), her father-in-law, and their … for the improper payments to the Treasurer, her husband and father-in-law. Investigate and determine if any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/03/27/monterey-fire-company-inc-misappropriation-funds-2013m-17Town of Otto – Town Clerk and Tax Collector (2012M-214)
… Background The Town of Otto is a rural community located in Cattaraugus County, with a population of 800 residents. … including her own, which totaled $950 and is included in the $4,134. Furthermore, the Clerk discarded tax stubs … apparent duplicate payments for tax bills resulting in overpayments totaling approximately $2,600 that have not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/18/town-otto-town-clerk-and-tax-collector-2012m-214State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the following: daily onsite personnel; leak testing results for treatment lines; concrete inspection and testing … check signing process does not comply with village policy and the village treasurer did not maintain control of … for audit services totaling $25,200, although required by policy. In addition, officials could not provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Florida Resident for Stealing Over $148k In NYS Pension Benefits
… Kanas, 63, a resident of Tamarac, Florida, pleaded guilty today to Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, a Class D felony, … exemplifies the commitment Comptroller DiNapoli and I have to our Operation Integrity partnership, and to … Retirement System of her father’s passing in March 2010, today Kanas admitted to having stolen the pension benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-florida-resident-stealing-over-148k-nysOpinion 97 - 12
… be prohibited from disclosing any confidential information acquired in the course of his or her duties as secretary to … or employee from disclosing confidential information acquired in the course of his or her official duties or using … be prohibited from disclosing any confidential information acquired in the course of his or her duties as secretary to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-12DiNapoli: Former Riverside Treasurer Embezzles $80K
… District Attorney Baker for working with my staff to hold this individual responsible for her actions.” From … These policies and procedures should segregate duties, hold individual employees accountable for collections made, … to provide monthly financial reports that include a list of all moneys received and disbursed, budget-to-actual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-former-riverside-treasurer-embezzles-80kComptroller DiNapoli And A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of New Jersey Woman in Theft of More Than $162,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… partnership with Comptroller DiNapoli, we will continue to fight fraud and abuse whenever and wherever we find it in … public corruption and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-new-jersey-woman-theft-more-162000-newState Comptroller DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney Hoovler Announce Guilty Plea in Bethel Tax Collector Pension Fraud Case
… in the Town of Rockland Justice Court to Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the Second Degree, in … she pleaded guilty, Gabriel admitted having submitted a false "Record of Activity" with the Town of Bethel for filing … have worked full-time as a Tax Collector for Bethel. Her false claims increased her service credit toward retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-orange-county-district-attorney-hoovler-announce-guilty-plea-bethelDiNapoli and Montgomery County DA Pearson: Former Executive Director of the Fulton-Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce Arrested for Embezzling Over $440K
… Montgomery County District Attorney Christina Pearson, and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced the arrest of MaryBeth Shults, the … communities,” said New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James. “The New York State Police will continue to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-and-montgomery-county-da-pearson-former-executive-director-fulton-montgomery-county-chamberMasonville Fire District – Financial Activities (2020M-165)
… protected because the Treasurer used her personal computer to maintain District financial records and perform online … all District records from her own personal computer to the District computer. District officials agreed with our … and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/03/26/masonville-fire-district-financial-activities-2020m-165Town of Clayton - Justice Court Time and Attendance (2017M-286)
… action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the Town’s response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/10/23/town-clayton-justice-court-time-and-attendance-2017m-286DiNapoli: Clerk Pocketed Thousands in Fines
… the arrest of Lisa Dillon after an investigation with the St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office found the former town of … a vain attempt to conceal her crimes,” DiNapoli said. “The St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office was instrumental in … referred to DiNapoli’s Division of Investigations by the St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office after the Justices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-clerk-pocketed-thousands-finesDiNapoli and Stewart-Cousins Encourage Residents to Claim More Than $100 Million in Lost Money
… today encouraged local residents to search for unclaimed funds, also known as lost and forgotten money, … her outreach in her district, increases awareness about unclaimed funds and helps us to get even more checks out in … whose names or companies were on the Comptroller’s unclaimed funds list, personally knew it. My office sent out …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-and-stewart-cousins-encourage-residents-claim-more-100-million-lost-moneyDiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $92,000
… movie channel subscription, plane tickets and at a spa and nail salon. She also used the Fire Department’s debit card to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-92000Former West Carthage Treasurer Charged With Stealing Thousands of Dollars From the Village
… The former Deputy Clerk-Treasurer of the Village of West Carthage, Kaytlin Ennis, was arraigned yesterday … in conducting this arrest.” Ennis began working for West Carthage in October 2018 as Deputy Clerk-Treasurer and … 2024 because of poor performance. When discrepancies in West Carthage’s payroll were uncovered during an audit by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/former-west-carthage-treasurer-charged-stealing-thousands-dollars-villageDiNapoli: Former Village of Bemus Point Clerk-Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Village Funds
… Schmidt and Chautauqua County Sheriff James B. Quattrone today announced that former clerk-treasurer of the village of … pleaded guilty to petit larceny, a class A misdemeanor, today in Town of Ellery Court and was sentenced to pay back … Schmidt and Chautauqua County Sheriff James B Quattrone today announced that former clerktreasurer of the village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-former-village-bemus-point-clerk-treasurer-pleads-guilty-embezzling-village-funds